Carlos Vela (Real Sociedad)– Vela played 64 minutes and scored a goal in the 3-1 win against Racing Santander during the Copa del Rey. He scored in the 50th minute and provided an assist in the 4-0 win against Elche. Vela also earned top honors by being named La Liga’s best player for the month of December. His performances during with Real Sociedad have earned him much attention and several rumors have continued to strengthen about a move to Borussia Dortmund, Southampton, or his old team Arsenal. Next: Racing 1/30 Copa Del Rey; Atletico 2/2 La Liga

Nery Castillo(Rayo Vallecano)– Castillo made it on to the field in the 76th minute during the 2-4 loss to Atletico Madrid. Next: Levante 2/1 La Liga

Anibal Zurdo(Sabadell)-Anibal played all 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Ponderradina. Next: Deportivo 2/1

Ulises Davila(Cordoba)– Did not play in the 1-0 loss to Deportivo. Next: 2/2 Alaves

ENGLAND

Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (Manchester United)– Hernandez scored for United in the 121st minute of the second leg game against Sunderland in the Carling to decide the winner on penalties. United failed to convert their shots and lost the penalty shootout. Rumors have also strongly swirled around Chicharito and a possible exit from United with Inter Milan or Monaco a possible destination. Next: Cardiff 1/28 Premier League

FRANCE

Guillermo Ochoa(Ajaccio)– Ochoa was given bench time for the 2-0 loss against Caen in the Coupe de France. Ochoa played all 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Sochaux. Next: Evian 2/1 La Ligue

Portugal

Diego Reyes(Porto)– Called up for Mexico’s game against South Korea. Next: Maritimo 2/2 La Liga

Did I miss anyone? Make sure to comment below and we’ll try to add them to the list. Generally, the guys we keep our eyes on are the ones that have strong connections to the national team or those that play in major European leagues.

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I wouldn’t want to see him playing in la ligue. There are certainly good teams but I think he can fight for a place at a top 4 team in bigger leagues. The only benefit would be playing time previous to the WC.